How far is Lakeside, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Lakeside, CT to New Britain, CT is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and New Britain.
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Start on Luna Trail
553 ft · 25 sec · Luna Trail
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Turn slight left onto Cedarcrest Drive
769 ft · 34 sec · Cedarcrest Drive
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Turn straight onto Lakeside Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain
809 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Columbus Boulevard
1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Whiting Street
47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside and New Britain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Lakeside and Light Rain near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to New Britain?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Lakeside and 17.6 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Lakeside and Light Rain near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (45 km).
#1 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4331500, -73.2262300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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